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In tribute to the mighty Charles 'Horn Man' Neville
Life, John Clewley, Published on 01/05/2018
» World Beat is in mourning this week, following the sad news that saxophonist and founder member of one of New Orleans finest bands, The Neville Brothers, Charles Neville, passed away last Thursday. He was 79 years old.
The roots of Chicha – Peru's jungle beat
Life, John Clewley, Published on 19/09/2017
» Ever since Paul Simon used the Peruvian orchestral tune El Condor Pasa in his song of the same name, the image of Andean music is one of locals playing panpipes, dressed in traditional costumes. Think also of soprano Yma Sumac and her exotica music from the 1950s.
Sugarcane workers' blues
Life, John Clewley, Published on 15/08/2017
» On a recent trip to the UK, World Beat enjoyed a stopover in Manchester to check out interesting vinyl and scope new releases. Additionally, in Pwllheli, North Wales, where some of my family resides, I was also able to go crate-digging in the five charity shops in the town, which is about the size of Buriram. A short drive down the coast to Portmadog to Cobb Records was also part of the musical itinerary. Here are a few of the highlights.
The way the record spins
Life, John Clewley, Published on 13/12/2016
» It has been an unusual year. Music fans lost giants like David Bowie, Leonard Cohen and, at a young age, Prince. But all is not doom and gloom, for the resurgence of vinyl continues at a heady pace.